Industry
September 25, 2025
AGA Webinar: Innovation Drives New Era in Responsible Gaming
Introduced as a “forward-looking panel featuring leading gaming suppliers who are advancing responsible gaming through product design, data solutions and collaborative innovation”, the American Gaming Association’s latest webinar made one thing clear: the industry’s approach to responsible play is evolving, and innovation is at the center. In his opening remarks, AGA’s senior vice president of […]
Industry
September 24, 2025
Study Shows Operators Flee to Offshore Gambling Jurisdictions
According to a new study by the Bristol Hub for Gambling Harms Research at the University of Bristol, UK, a new wave of offshore gambling regulators is emerging in small island nations and territories, such as Curaçao, the Philippines, and the Isle of Man. This comes as a result of gambling operators looking for alternatives to […]
Industry
September 24, 2025
MGCB Orders Eight Illegal Online Gambling Sites to Shut Down
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to eight additional unlicensed online gambling platforms. According to the regulator, these operators were targeting Michigan residents without proper state authorization. MGCB Issues Eight Cease-and-Desist Orders The platforms directed to halt their gambling services include Bspin Casino, Everygame Casino, Everygame Sports Casino, Kudos Casino, PlayCroco […]
Industry
September 24, 2025
Australia’s Gambling Crisis Deepens as New Study Shows Rising Harm
Australia has long carried a reputation as one of the world’s heaviest gambling nations. New reports shed further light on the scale of gambling harm gripping the nation, revealing that addiction numbers are rising despite the government’s efforts. The data have prompted health professionals to push for further reforms as the societal costs of problem […]
Industry
September 24, 2025
ASA Says William Hill Voucher Encouraged Irresponsible Play
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority announced that it has upheld a complaint against gaming operator William Hill due to a promotion that encouraged irresponsible gambling. William Hill Promotion Became the Subject of Controversy The original complaint challenged a William Hill promotion from April 3 that saw the operator hand out GBP 5 vouchers to players. […]
Industry
September 24, 2025
The Star Sydney Fails to Regain License as NICC Extends Suspension
The Star Entertainment Group Limited (The Star) announced that its The Star Sydney property’s license remains suspended. The decision was made by the NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC), which believed that the casino isn’t ready to regain its license. The Star Has Been Facing Trouble for a While The Star has been on the decline […]
Industry
September 23, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Sees Increased Legal Costs, Climbing to $19M in 1 Year
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission has increased spending by GBP 14.4 million (approximately $19.4 million) over the last year due to a sharp spike in legal spending, related to several lawsuits. The one with media mogul Richard Desmond is to blame for the bulk of these expenses. Desmond’s Lawsuit Triggers Spike in UKGC Legal Spending […]
Industry
September 23, 2025
Former Trump-Owned Atlantic City Casino Hotel Listed on the Market
The long-closed Trump Plaza’s remaining hotel and casino tower in Atlantic City, at 2201 Boardwalk, along with its rear garage across Pacific Avenue, which were built in the early 1980s, is once again up for sale. Trump Plaza in Atlantic City Listed for Sale The closed hotel and parking garage, spanning 10.7 acres, are being […]
Industry
September 23, 2025
Catena Media Co-Founder Teams Up with MrBeast to Expose $1.25M Scam
Erik Bergman is a well-respected figure in the online sports wagering and casino gaming space, helping elevate Catena Media from an affiliate start-up into a $200 million company with over 300 employees. However, his recent ordeal proved that even seasoned entrepreneurs can be caught off guard. Now, poorer in cash but richer in experience, Bergman […]
Industry
September 23, 2025
Macau Casinos Shut Down Due to Typhoon Ragasa Signal
Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has held an emergency meeting to prepare for the looming Super Typhoon Ragasa. The meeting was attended by six licensed operators and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and saw participants discuss preparatory measures for the extreme weather. Casinos Halt as the Strom Approaches Among other things, the September […]
